the canary bird, the dog and the cat; and why the same success is usually 

 not attained with fishes as with other domesticated animals. It is hoped 

 that this book will remove some of these difficulties and enable all to 

 indulge in this enjoyment to whatever extent they may be inclined. 



In the preparation of this volume the author has made use of every 

 available source for information, and is personally indebted for aid in 

 various ways to Dr. Herman Burgin, Dr. Robert Formad, Dr. Henry 

 Skinner, Dr. J. Percy Moore, Mr. Stuartson Brown, Mr. E. G. Vanatta, 

 Mr. Henry W. Fowler, Mr. Wm. H. Hetze],and Mr. Rudolph H. Wolf. 



The Author 



